Library Content Developer (Permanent, part-time role for 18.5 hours per week) in Birmingham

Department: Library and Learning Resources – Location: Joseph Priestley Building. Salary: £38,050 to £44,131 per annum pro rata. Position: Permanent, part‑time, 18.5 hours per week.

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers, we pride ourselves on providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world‑class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to develop online content and learning objects to engage students in their library learning and research, and to promote library services and resources in an interactive and inclusive manner. This role supports the Library and Learning Resources (L&LR) Strategy, stimulating intellectual curiosity through information and digital academic literacies, and advances the University’s agenda of innovation, inclusivity and excellence in higher education.

Key Responsibilities

• You will develop outputs to be delivered via web, e‑learning and other communication media to enhance the quality of learning, teaching and research through effective integration of technologies and pedagogies for synchronous and asynchronous digital, blended and online learning.
• You will work collaboratively with academic and professional staff to design, implement and evaluate technology‑enhanced learning experiences, promote digital innovation, and ensure an excellent experience for students and staff.
• Reporting directly to the Head of Library Technologies and Digital Innovation, you will provide expert support to library staff in the effective use of technologies to engage with student communities.

Essential Requirements

• A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Experience of creating engaging online content for use within educational or professional settings.
• Ability to demonstrate the effective use of current and emerging technologies and e‑learning tools.
• Experience of training and supporting others to create their own digital learning materials.
• Awareness and understanding of pedagogies that support learning, preferably within a higher education environment.
• Demonstrable ability to support service change and innovation, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused services.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and explain it clearly to non‑specialists, while building strong collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• A collaborative approach to team working, with a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive environment, with a commitment to reflective practice.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bertha Low at Bertha.Low@bcu.ac.uk. Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place on 24 August 2026.

Benefits

• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Visa Sponsorship

This role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.